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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,281.69, 581,368.89 and 230,295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,281.69, 581,368.89 and 230,295.03 is: 317,807.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,281.69 : 581,368.89 = 230,295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,281.69/581,368.89 = 230,295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,281.69x = 581,368.89 × 230,295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,281.69x = 133,886,365,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,886,365,963.62/421,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,807.23

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